AP Physics – Mechanics Syllabus (2008 – 2009) LowerMerionHigh School Mr.EugeneJ.Guay Statement of Purpose AP Physics – Mechanics is a year long course designed to challenge students who are interested in a career in a scientific/technology field. Its main objective is to develop thinking skills that will be valuable beyond the secondary school level.The course utilizes guided inquiry and student-centered learning to foster the development of critical thinking skills such as problem solving and analytical thinking.We will prepare students to take the AP Physics test and to prepare them for Calculus based Physics in college.
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Lower Merion High School
Mr. Eugene J. Guay
Statement of Purpose
AP Physics – Mechanics is a year long course designed to challenge students who are interested in a career in a scientific/technology field. Its main objective is to develop thinking skills that will be valuable beyond the secondary school level. The course utilizes guided inquiry and student-centered learning to foster the development of critical thinking skills such as problem solving and analytical thinking. We will prepare students to take the AP Physics test and to prepare them for Calculus based Physics in college.
Topics - See the navigation links on the left for topic / week to be covered & the quarter in which they will be covered.